Director, Private Securities

Forge is a technology innovator in the private market, operating a differentiated global marketplace that connects companies, investors, and employees in private securities transactions. The platform offers liquidity solutions, exclusive data and insights, custody services, and a vibrant marketplace designed to make the private market transparent, accessible, and seamless.

The Director, Private Securities is a client-facing institutional sales role responsible for owning client relationships and delivering successful transaction outcomes, making this position integral to Forge's revenue growth and success in the private markets. The role requires deep expertise in capital markets client relationships, with particular value placed on experience with deal execution with institutional clients — especially in longer-duration transactions such as private placements.

Responsibilities include:

- Monetize existing client relationships by managing deals from initial match through confirmation and close

- Develop new relationships with hedge funds, asset managers, wealth management platforms, angel investors, and other buy-side clients

- Build and maintain relationships with sellers, including individuals, venture capital and private equity firms, and their limited partners through regular engagement

- Expand Forge's network within Silicon Valley communities, high-net-worth individuals, angel groups, and family offices

- Collaborate with growth engineering teams to manage, automate, and scale inbound and outbound client engagement

- Provide market insights, demonstrate expertise, and oversee transaction processes to align supply and demand

- Partner with operations, legal, and other internal stakeholders to execute transactions

This role is based in Soho, New York, with 2-3 days per week required in office. The ideal candidate is a creative, self-starting institutional sales professional with a client-first mindset and a passion for connecting clients with the world's most innovative growth-stage companies.